London/South Kensington-Chelsea, London

Name: London/South Kensington-Chelsea
Address: London, United Kingdom

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The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is an Inner London borough with royal status. It is the smallest borough in London and the second smallest district in England; it is one of the most densely populated administrative regions in the United Kingdom. It includes affluent areas such as Notting Hill, Kensington, South Kensington, Chelsea, and Knightsbridge. ()

Alternative names: Area: 4.68 mi²Coordinates: 51°29'56"N, 0°11'24"W

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Kensington and Chelsea (Queen's Gate)London United Kingdom

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London/South Kensington-Chelsea – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kensington Palace, Natural History Museum, Kensington High Street, Statue of William III.

0.4 miN
Royal museum in state residence
Kensington Palace, London
11 min walk • Kensington Palace, nestled in the heart of London, is a royal residence with a history that stretches back over 300 years. Originally a private country house, the building was transformed into a palace by King William III and Queen Mary II in 1689, who commissioned Sir...
0.5 miSE
Natural phenomena and hands-on activities
Natural History Museum, London
14 min walk • The Natural History Museum in London is a treasure trove of the planet's rich history, housed in a stunning Victorian-era building that is itself a marvel of architectural design. As one of the largest and most revered museums of its kind, it boasts an expansive...
~1100 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping district
Kensington High Street, London
6 min walk • Kensington High Street is the main shopping street in Kensington, London. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London. Kensington High Street is the continuation of Kensington Road and part of the A315. It starts by the entrance to Kensington Palace and runs westward through central Kensington.
0.4 miN
Monuments and statues
Statue of William III, London
11 min walk • A bronze statue of William III of England stands on the south side of Kensington Palace in London, facing towards the Golden Gates. The statue was designed by Heinrich Baucke and erected in 1907.
0.5 miN
Shopping, Shopping district
Kensington Church Street, London
13 min walk • Kensington Church Street is a shopping street in Kensington, London, England, designated the A4204, and traditionally known for its art and antiques shops. Buildings at the southern end date back to the early 1700s. It is named after Kensington's original church of St Mary Abbots.
0.5 miN
Palace
Nottingham Cottage, London
13 min walk • Nottingham Cottage is a house in the grounds of Kensington Palace in London. As a grace-and-favour property, the house has been frequently occupied by members of the British royal family, as well as staff and employees.
0.4 miW
The history of modern design and innovation
Design Museum, London
12 min walk • The Design Museum in Kensington, London exhibits product, industrial, graphic, fashion, and architectural design. In 2018, the museum won the European Museum of the Year Award.
0.5 miS
Nightlife
Prince of Teck, London
12 min walk • The Prince of Teck is a Grade II listed public house at 161 Earls Court Road, Earls Court, London. It was constructed in 1868 for the Child family, by the builders Huggett and Hussey.
~850 ftW
Church
St Sarkis, London
5 min walk • St Sarkis is an Armenian Apostolic church and a Grade II* listed building in Iverna Gardens, Kensington, London. It was constructed in 1922–23 by Calouste Gulbenkian as a memorial to his parents, and the architect was Arthur Davis. It is the only church in England to have been built in the traditional Armenian style.
~1490 ftN
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St Mary Abbots, London
8 min walk • St Mary Abbots is a church located on Kensington High Street and the corner of Kensington Church Street in London W8. The present church structure was built in 1872 to the designs of Sir George Gilbert Scott, who combined neo-Gothic and early-English styles.
0.6 miE
Park
Queen's Lawn, London
15 min walk • The Queen's Lawn is a green lawned area situated at the centre of Imperial College London's South Kensington campus, next to the Queen's Tower and immediately to the north of Imperial College Road.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to London/South Kensington-Chelsea?

Nearby attractions include Kensington, London (2 min walk), Kensington Square, London (3 min walk), St Sarkis, London (5 min walk), Kensington Roof Gardens, London (5 min walk).

How to get to London/South Kensington-Chelsea by public transport?

The nearest stations to London/South Kensington-Chelsea:

Metro

High Street Kensington • Lines: Circle, District (4 min walk)
Gloucester Road • Lines: Circle, District, Piccadilly (11 min walk)

Bus

High Street Kensington Station • Lines: 23, 27, 28, 328, 49, 702, 9, N27, N28, N31, N9 (5 min walk)
Kensington Palace • Lines: 23, 452, 49, 52, 70, 9, N9 (7 min walk)

Ferry

Cadogan Pier • Lines: Rb6 (39 min walk)